OS Command Injection Vulnerability in FLIR Thermal Camera FC-S/PT Firmware
CVE-2017-20215

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Flir Systems, Inc.

Status
Flir Thermal Camera Fc-s/pt
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 January 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2017-20215?

The FLIR Thermal Camera FC-S/PT firmware version 8.0.0.64 has a vulnerability that allows authenticated users to perform OS command injection. Attackers can exploit this flaw by injecting unvalidated shell commands through certain input parameters. Successful exploitation results in elevated privileges, enabling complete control over the thermal camera system. This type of vulnerability poses significant risks, as it allows potential unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data.

Affected Version(s)

FLIR Thermal Camera FC-S/PT 8.0.0.64

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2017-20215 - Proof of Concept

CVE-2017-20215 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2017-54...
third-party-advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42788/
exploit
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/144325
exploit

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

LiquidWorm as Gjoko Krstic of Zero Science Lab
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CVE-2017-20215 : OS Command Injection Vulnerability in FLIR Thermal Camera FC-S/PT Firmware